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Experts address Israel-Hamas war's impact on children

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The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war is far-reaching and the damage from the conflict will be felt for years. The Hamas attack on Oct. 7 and Israel’s counteroffensive have left thousands dead and caused immense physical destruction. It’s also left a mark on the collective psychology of an entire region, especially its children. William Brangham reports on a program trying to address the problem.
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Houthi rebels launch attacks on ships in Red Sea

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The U.N. Security Council demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen stop attacking international ships in the Red Sea. The U.S. military says there have been more than two dozen attacks in the last seven weeks. The most serious attack was Tuesday when Houthis fired more than 20 drones and missiles at U.S. and allied warships. Nick Schifrin reports on the escalation and U.S. options.
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Blinken urges Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza after war

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The Biden administration has spent Wednesday pressing the Palestinian Authority to reform itself and show it's ready to govern Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken carried that message to the authority's president, Mahmoud Abbas, in the West Bank. William Brangham reports.
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'Our Enemies Will Vanish' recounts Ukrainian resistance

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The war in Ukraine will enter its third year next month with the battle lines nearly as frozen as the nation itself during this winter. But two years ago, there was concern Kyiv wouldn't last a week. Ukraine journalist Yaroslav Trofimov's reporting has been indispensable in helping define understanding of the war. He sat down with Nick Schifrin to discuss his new book, "Our Enemies Will Vanish."
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How women's sports are breaking into mainstream coverage

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The NCAA announced a new eight-year broadcast deal with ESPN for over $900 million with women’s college sports making up the bulk of the deal. While women’s athletics have traditionally been on the sidelines of sports media, in recent years, they've scored some big wins with mainstream audiences. Stephanie Sy reports on the rise of women’s sports and the fandom propelling them forward.
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The risk of criminal charges after experiencing miscarriage

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An Ohio woman faces criminal charges after she had a miscarriage. Brittney Watts was 22 weeks pregnant, and her pregnancy had been deemed non-viable just days earlier, when she miscarried in the bathroom of her home. Two weeks later, she was arrested on charges of felony abuse of a corpse for how she handled the remains. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Mary Ziegler.
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Boeing and FAA face scrutiny after door panel incident

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We're learning more about what went wrong when a door panel unhinged from an Alaska Airlines flight mid-air. Officials are looking into whether four bolts that were supposed to hold the panel in place were missing. The investigation grounded at least 170 planes from Alaska and United Airlines. Geoff Bennett discussed more with aerospace and aviation reporter Jon Ostrower of "The Air Current."
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2023 beats record for hottest year on record by wide margin

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Last year was the hottest on record by a long shot. Europe’s top climate agency released data showing 2023 global temperatures averaged 1.48 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Record-high temperatures are expected to continue this year. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications of this record heat with Radley Horton, a professor at Columbia University's Climate School.
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Austin faces criticism for not disclosing hospitalization

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Walter Reed officials confirmed Defense Secretary Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer in December. He's faced criticism for not immediately notifying President Biden and other senior officials about his hospitalization and complications. Both the White House and Pentagon are conducting internal reviews into the controversy. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Trump's attorneys claim he's immune from Jan. 6 prosecution

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Donald Trump was in court in Washington while his attorneys argued the former president is immune from federal prosecution connected to the Jan. 6 attack. The three judge appeals panel seemed skeptical of the argument that Trump was acting in his official capacity as president to "ensure election integrity" when he undermined the results. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Carrie Johnson.
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How money is changing the landscape of college sports

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College football will have a new national champion Monday night after Michigan takes on Washington in Houston. Both are undefeated and aiming to win their first national title since the '90s. But this championship game is the end of an era for college football with major changes coming next year. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Biden says hate that motivated church shooter still a threat

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President Biden delivered his second campaign speech of the year at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. At the site where nine Black churchgoers were murdered in 2015, Biden warned that the same hate that motivated their killer still threatens the country. Laura Barrón-López discussed the visit with state Rep. JA Moore, whose sister, Myra Thompson, was killed in the church shooting.
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Grounding of 737 Max 9 jets another black eye for Boeing

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A key piece that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane has been found. A teacher near Portland, Oregon, found the so-called door plug in his backyard and authorities hope it will help them figure out what went wrong. The accident that happened 16,000 feet in the air has led to real concerns about aircraft maker Boeing once again. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
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White House didn't know about Lloyd Austin's hospitalization

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The Pentagon said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is out of intensive care after spending at least four days there last week for complications from an elective procedure performed before Christmas. But many questions about his illness remain, including why he waited days to inform President Biden or announce publicly that he had been hospitalized. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

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As Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues, a new front is heating up on the country’s northern border. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been trading fire and Monday morning, an Israeli strike killed one of Hezbollah's high-ranking members. All this as Secretary of State Blinken traveled again to the region hoping to keep the conflict from spreading. William Brangham reports.
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Investigation raises questions on Philips breathing devices

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In 2021, a widely used breathing device manufactured by Philips was the subject of a safety recall. Now, new reporting shows that the replacement machines sent out to customers might also pose dangerous problems. Ali Rogin speaks with Debbie Cenziper, one of the leaders of the ProPublica and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation, to learn about the latest developments.
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